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Volkswagen intends to re-assert itself as builder of the people’s car, now with electric propulsion, so it’s probably fitting that the company plans to do so with rear-drive, rear-motor vehicles -- just like the original Beetle.In the wake of Dieselgate, and maybe partly because of Dieselgate, Germany’s largest car builder is ready to unleash seriously ambitious electrification plans, and not in 10 years nor even five. It all starts next year, and VW expects to sell at least 150,000 plug-in, electric-only vehicles annually by 2020.Hmmm, you might be thinking. Those 150,000 cars sound like a lot, but the total is actually minuscule compared to VW’s annual output of somewhere between 10 and 11 million cars and light trucks a year. And you’d be right. The 150,000 electrics represent just 1.5 percent of VW’s annual production.Yet there’s another thing you could be thinking. No automobile manufacturer -- not BMW nor Nissan nor Chevrolet nor even … [Read more...] about Here’s how Volkswagen plans to turn itself into the world’s largest EV maker

Google just took an important step toward cementing its dominance over the world with its Android mobile operating system.In the wee hours of the morning on Monday, almost 8,000 miles away from its headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., Google launched its Android One initiative in New Delhi, India. The project, originally announced at the company's I/O conference in June, is essentially a way for Google to guide handset manufacturers in bringing affordable smartphones to emerging markets.The initiative is designed both to reduce the ultimate price tag of Android smartphones, giving more budget-conscious consumers a chance to try out the devices, and to bring a more consistent Android experience, ensuring that those consumers are using Google services. That the Internet giant is making so much noise out of Android One underscores the importance of those markets, which are a critical source of future user growth -- and where Google isn't the only company looking to plant its flag. … [Read more...] about Android One: Google’s push to rule the smartphone world

Now playing: Watch this: Lawmakers telling US companies not to buy from Huawei... 5:26 WASHINGTON, D.C.--The House Intelligence Committee released a report this morning, accusing two Chinese makers of telecommunications gear of posing a national security threat and discouraging American businesses from buying their equipment. In a 52-page report, the committee said that neither Huawei or ZTE addressed concerns raised repeatedly by lawmakers over their ability to snoop on American companies or individuals. And neither company was able to convince the committee that they could not be persuaded by the Chinese government to aid its espionage efforts if enlisted to do so. Related stories The Huawei controversy: Everything you need to know Samsung's foldable phone may have been revealed in leaked teaser Huawei illuminates its foldable phone in MWC 2019 teaser photo Colleges reportedly drop Huawei equipment to appease Trump administration The Huawei MateBook D 14-inch laptop with … [Read more...] about Lawmakers to U.S. companies: Don’t buy Huawei, ZTE

What a year it's been.In 2018, 5G and Fortnite became among the top trending terms as people latched on to the potential of next-generation wireless tech and became enamored with the latest and greatest Battle Royale. But it was also a year in which the future collided with reality -- in the case of Magic Leap, one of the most secretive and overhyped startups, that meant actually delivering its mixed-reality headset after years of promises. Now playing: Watch this: Biggest tech stories of 2018 4:45 And in the case of electric scooters, it meant cities and citizens finding out what happens when unregulated wheels hit the streets. TL:DR: Ouch.We also got an early taste of how Google might use the power of its search engine, digital assistant and artificial intelligence to navigate the world on our behalf -- and why there needs to be a lot more discussion around the ethics of AI. In the year past, we also checked in with Taylor Swift to see how she's upending what it means to … [Read more...] about The top tech stories of 2018

Marco de la O and Diego Luna pose during Netflix Narcos Cocktail Party at Four Seasons Hotel on Oct. 30, 2018, in Mexico City, Mexico. Hector Vivas/Getty Images for Netflix DVDs aren't quite dead yet. But consider this: Netflix — once the premier DVD-by-mail service — is now the leader in streaming video and a worldwide powerhouse. The company's metamorphosis over the last two decades was the subject of a recent three-part series on TechStuff, a podcast hosted by Jonathan Strickland. To briefly recap the company's early history, Netflix was founded in 1997 by software engineers Reed Hastings and Marc Rudolph. The business provided DVDs by mail through an online rental and sales site, a major change to the then-popular brick-and-mortar movie rental shops such as Blockbuster and Family Video. DVDs were also a new format at the time. Over the next several years, Netflix pioneered concepts such as a subscription service offering unlimited monthly rentals for one fee, no … [Read more...] about A Short History of How Netflix Won World Domination in Streaming